Press Release A Wabigoon man and his company have been fined $5,000 each for illegally harvesting timber in a Crown forest. Henry Grant Wetelainen was found guilty after the Crown appealed his Jan. 15 acquittal. He was convicted under the Crown Forest Sustainability Act of harvesting timber in a Crown […]
District News
Dave Ogilvie It was just two short years ago that the Emo “Meals on Wheels” group took on the task of spearheading the purchase of a new handi-van for the district. The new vehicle, which was acquired that spring, partially was funded by the Township of Emo, as well as […]
Peggy Revell Alongside other sites across the country, local residents will mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on Dec. 6. “We invite everybody to come out and participate,” said Peggy Loyie, the aboriginal healing and wellness co-ordinator for the United Native Friendship Centre here. […]
Dave Ogilvie It may seem like business as usually in Emo but behind the scenes, merchants, churches, and various organizations are busy preparing for the town’s annual seasonal celebration known as “Holly Daze,” which will be held Dec. 5-6 this year. The schedule for the two-day event is, indeed, extremely […]
Duane Hicks Riverside Foundation for Health Care special events committee members have been busy baking and packaging goodies in preparation for their new Christmas fundraiser, the “Up Scale Bake Sale,” to be held Thursday (Dec. 4) from 5-8 p.m. at the Little Beaver Snow Park lodge. Committee chair Joan Allison […]
Press Release The OPP began its annual Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign at 12:01 a.m. this morning. The province-wide campaign continues until Jan. 2. With the holiday season fast approaching, the OPP reminds motorists of the danger of mixing alcohol or drugs with driving. “Impaired driving continues to […]
Robin McCormick The Township of La Vallee once again is hosting its annual community Christmas party and fun day. This year’s event is planned for Sunday, Dec. 7 starting at 2 p.m. at the Devlin Hall. People are encouraged to bring their sleds, cards, and games for an afternoon of […]
On Oct. 7, Emo OPP officers investigated the report of mischief in which five metal gates and posts to entrances of a private property on Highway 602, just west of Fort Frances, were damaged. Those responsible ripped the gates from the posts and discarded them in another location, hoping they […]
Press Release The Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) is warning insurance customers to watch for fraudulent calls claiming to be from their insurance provider. The IBAO is urging all insurance policy-holders to call their broker before giving out any information if they receive suspicious calls. In increasing occurrences, policy-holders […]
Dave Ogilvie The Emo Centennial Choir, conductor Renée Martin-Brown, and accompanist Lisa Vos will present an evening of Christmas music and readings, entitled “Hark, a Glad Sound,” on Monday, Dec. 8 starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Christian Reformed Church in Emo. A free-will offering will be taken, and everyone […]
Jack Elliott The rebuilding of the courtyard at Rainy River High School is a primary focus of the school council this year—the goal of which is to enhance the usability of this oasis. Since the construction of RRHS in the 1960s, very little has been done to update the courtyard. […]
Press Release A Dryden man has been fined $500 for leaving garbage on Crown land. Virgil Percy Ignace, 24, has been ordered by the court to clean up the garbage by June 30, 2009. Ignace, who did not attend his trial, was convicted under the Public Lands Act. After receiving […]
